title: [Ingestion of aliphatic hydrocarbons can cause life-threatening lung damage in infants].
abstract: Ingestion of aliphatic hydrocarbons--even in small amounts--can cause severe respiratory distress in children. Such accidents are becoming increasingly common in Sweden. A case of severe hydrocarbon ingestion is reported, where a 16-month-old boy, initially treated with mechanical ventilation for respiratory distress, subsequently developed a reversible radiological complication, pneumatocele. Patients at risk of severe hydrocarbon intoxication can be identified by careful evaluation of their history and continuous clinical observation. Controlled ventilation should be instituted early in respiratory distress, and any radiological changes followed up in a few weeks.
authors.affiliation: Anestesikliniken, Malmö allmänna sjukhus.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Akeson
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Karlson-Stiber
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Fredriksson
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wattsgård
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lundholm
mesh_terms: D000061:Accidents, Home; D000367:Age Factors; D003560:Cysts / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006838:Hydrocarbons / Q000506:poisoning*; D007223:Infant; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000187:drug effects*; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D006838:Hydrocarbons
vernacular_title: Aspiration av alifatiska kolväten kan ge livshotande lungpåverkan hos småbarn.